Painter & Hydro Tester

Painter & Hydro Tester – Richards Industrials

Location:              Cincinnati, Ohio

Reports to:          Production Manager  

Shift:                   Second Shift - 2pm-Midnight, Monday - Thursday 

Company Profile

Richards Industrials, founded in 1961, is a manufacturer of pressure regulators, control valves, and other fluid control products, known by our customers for high quality products, great customer service, and fast & reliable deliveries.  Our products are marketed under a series of distinct brands, each of which is used in unique applications that require precise technical attributes.  The company serves a range of end markets, including pharmaceutical, food & beverage, chemical, petrochemical, and various industrial segments. 

The company has two locations, Cincinnati OH and Fletcher NC, and a global headcount of 190.  Equipped with an experienced, passionate team, Richards focuses on driving profitable growth through operational excellence, opening new channels to market, and investing in new products.  

Richards has four Core Values:

• Empowerment – Employees are our most valuable asset
• Collaboration – Together we achieve more
• Pioneering Spirit – Curiosity and innovation are our driving forces
• Service Mindset – Never stop advocating for the Customer

And our purpose is to solve tomorrow’s demanding fluid control problems, today. 

The Position:

Richards is now seeking an experienced, motivated, and results-oriented Painter and Hydro Tester to help us elevate our Core Richards business based in Cincinnati.  This business is comprised of the Jordan Valve, Low Flow, Steriflow, Steriflow Food & Beverage, Marwin, Hex, and Bestobell product lines.

The Painter and Hydro Tester will report directly to Richards’ Production Manager.

He or she will be responsible for the following:

• Operating and properly maintaining all painting equipment
• Wash, hang, paint, and dry parts then move to staging area
• Washing, sanding, and covering parts to prepare materials to be painted
• Operates and maintains all hydro testing equipment
• Ensures valve bodies are sealed and maintain correct pressure when tested
• Maintaining correct fixtures for the hydro tester machine
• Complete all necessary documentation and maintains productions schedule
• Inspect materials for quality and correctness
• Perform quality assurance tests
• Work in teams to troubleshoot manufacturing problems and perform quality assurance checks
• Embraces lean/continuous improvement ideas and vision
• Follows 5S (sort/set/shine/standardize/sustain) principles

Qualifications Include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanically inclined
• Able to operate hand and power tools
• Strong math skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret shop orders, work instructions and work orders to complete tasks
• Must be able to handle 50lb - 200lb valve bodies with assistance of hand trucks, lifts, conveyors, and hoists
• Ability to stand for 8 or more hours at a time
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as scheduled
• Ability to work as a team
• Troubleshooting ability
• Must adhere to all safety policies

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong work ethic
• Calm and resilient
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Motivated and proactive
• Curious and creative
• Disciplined
• Committed to meeting customer needs and providing exceptional service
• Committed to Continuous Improvement
• Outstanding Problem Solver
• High level of self-confidence, integrity, and intellectual honesty
• Adaptable, able to thrive in a dynamic work environment

Why would this role be exciting for me?

• Richards is a profitable, thriving company that’s investing for growth - > career development is important for us
• The opportunity to create effective marketing strategies that lead to significant sales growth, new business partnerships and enhanced brand reputation
• We give back to the community through philanthropy and community service

Richards Industrials firmly supports the principle and philosophy of equal opportunity for all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.